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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1908

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Normal class visits Lincoln State Farm trip report

Superintendent Gamble and the normal training class recount their Friday evening return from a visit to the State farm in Lincoln. They toured the state house and offices, viewed ancient documents, learned about teacher certification, and observed farm departments and live demonstrations before lunch and a farm tour.

Gamble State Farm Lincoln McBrien State House Joseph Sparks Sheldon Pketsmouth Nebraska Plattsmoud Waite State Treecurer Briar Brian Neaibraska Borts Colorado Pennsylvania South Carolinia Cass County Eaton Elmwood Washington Plattsmouth Buchanan Davidson Gemable Challenger Icotland Asm Beulah Minor Amt Mr Brien University Farm

Card of Thanks for Col. Fred Kroehler

We return our heartfelt thanks to kind friends who assisted at our father Col. Fred Kroehler’s funeral and to members of the Woodmen of the World who officiated. Edward Kroehler William Krohler Deep Kroehler Frank Krohler Mrs William Kleitsch.

Col Fred Kroehler Woodmer of Epward Kroehler William Kroehler Feep Kroehleer Frank Kroehler William Kle

Westly Grassman Recovering After Illness

Westly Grassman shows substantial improvement after weeks at home. He faced rheumatic aches worsened by weather changes, but is now on the road to recovery. doctors and family expect he will be up soon. Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion sold by Gering & Co. Druggists.

Westly Grassman Woolford Gering & Co

Returns From Marshwest and Local Labor Movements

Gerry J. Likewise returned from the northwest after six to eight months away. Harry, formerly operator here, left for Chicago to join the Postal Service before the strike and then moved west. He will soon start with Burlington as directed by the division superintendent. Mr Likewise left Pocatello Idaho and notes rough times with many unemployed locals.

Marshwest Gerry J Northwest Harry Chicago Burlington Pocatello Idaho

Back Pain Sidelines Phillip Treitsch Yesterday

Yesterday morning Phillip Treitsch suffered a severe back pain while washing, causing him to collapse. His wife Mrs. Treitsch traveled to the city for medicine and reports he is a little easier but immobile and unable to move.

Phillip Treitsch

J F Clement Named Superintendent of Clover Leaf Rail

General bulletin from Toledo, St Louis & Western announces J F Clement promoted to superintendent of the Clover Leaf with headquarters at Frankfort Indiana. Clement, son of Grandma Clement, has long served as chief dispatcher at Frankfort and previously held dispatching roles on several eastern lines.

P. H. Hoolihan Geo. H. Ross Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad J. F. Clement Frankfort Indiana Mr. Clement Grandma Clement R. W. Clement Burlington Station Hannibal & St. Joseph St. Louis Bignell Burlington Heoulahay Exeaf Alton Alton Mxitreat Clement

City v Nebraska Telephone Company Appeal

The case concerns a city ordinance granting a telephone company the right to use streets alleys and public grounds for constructing and maintaining its system. It questions exclusivity and the limits of municipal police power when public investment and expenditures rely on the ordinance.

Fietismenth Nebraska Telephone Company Cass County Supreme Court Die Clleys Pelic Jie Wilege Aml

Sheriff’s runaway buggy scenes near Manley

Sheriff Quinton rode out to a country assignment near Manley with a livery team that proved unruly. The horses bolted at each roadside stimulus, tossing the sheriff from the buggy and overturning the rig. Bystanders aided as Carroll tried to corner the fleeing team. no serious injuries were reported.

Quinton Manley Carroll

John Neumeister Dead Near Weeping Water

John Neumeister aged about sixty eight died last Saturday evening after a period of illness near Weeping Water. His death was not unexpected by close friends. Herman Ott and son Fred traveled from Ft. Madison, Iowa to attend the funeral. Ott is a brother of Mrs. Neumeister.

John Neumeister Weeping Water Herman Ott Fred Ft. Madison Iowa

Platte Mutual Insurance Holds Annual Meeting Reseats Officers

Platte Mutual Insurance Company re-elected W. J. White as president H M Soennichsen as vice president H J Helps as treasurer Henry R Gering as secretary and directors W J White H J Helps H M Soennichsen D O Dreyer T E Parmele C A Marshall. The nine year old company notes 450 percent savings for policyholders and reports 144 385 34 in force at year start with 551 policyholders and a treasury of 3223 65 of which 2000 is loaned out drawing interest.

The Platte Mutual Insurance Company W. J. White H. M. Soennichsen H. J. Helps Henry R. Gering D. O. Dreyer T. E. Parmele C. A. Marshall Treasury

Social Evening Honors Mellye Godwin's Return

A group of friends gathered at Miss Mellye Godwin's parents home on Seth Seventh Street to honor her return from the south. Miss Elta Anderton Muriel Mulle and Mollye Godwin performed songs while the boys quartet presented comic numbers. Mrs E M Godwin and Mrs A Godwin served refreshments as guests joined in games and merriment with names including Ella Amerson Grace Delton Marie Mullis Ada Porter and more.

Mellye Godwin Seth Seventh Street Elta Anderton Muriel Mulle Mollye Godwin E. NM. Godwin A.‘C.'Godwin Misser Ella Amerson Grace Delton Marie Mullis Drussy Thomas Ada Porter Molle Gotevin Messere Elmer Hartman Ralpi Mullis Jesus Brady Ed. Reymedds James Rishe Monty Franks

County Assessor Appoints List of Assessors

County Assessor H. M. Saennichsen submitted the appointment list to the county commissioners. The commissioners ratified it and sent the list to the county clerk for issuance of warrants. The selections include Henry Snake Tipton L. B. Apperman Walter Pailing W. C. Schewe C. T. Richards Derrick Koester James M. Carper John Group James Zimmerer Wm. H. Puls G. P. Meisinger John Wunderlich James T. Reynolds James Chalfant W. C. Bartlett Henry Hirz John I. Corley P. E. Ruffner.

H. M. Saennichsen Board of County Commissioners Henry Snake Tipton L. B. Apperman Greenwood Walter Pailing Salt Creek W. C. Schewe Elmwood C. T. Richards South Bend Derrick Koester Weeping Water Precinct James M. Carper Center John Group Louisville James Zimmerer Avoca Wm. H. Puls Mt. Pleasant G. P. Meisinger Eight Mile Grove John Wunderlich Nehawka James T

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Best Laxative Guarantee

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup stimulates without irritation and is promoted as the best laxative. It is guaranteed money back by F. G. Fricke & Co.

Orino F. G.fricke & Co

Reduction of Burlington Forces Hits Several Towns

A large layoff sweep hits Burlington shops with over a hundred reductions in two weeks. Havelock and Alliance report up to two hundred layoffs as stores, crews, and shops shrink due to reduced orders. General Manager Holdredge confirms widespread cuts across departments as business falls 15 to 20 percent from the prior year.

Havelock Moméay Alliance Burlington Round House Holdredge Omaha

Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Elect Officers

The Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company of Gass County held its annual meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Re-elected were President Jacob Treitsch, Vice-President John Becker, Secretary J. P. Filter, and Treasurer M. L. Fredrich, with a board of directors including J. M. Meisinger, Adam Hild, Henry Horn, Philip Schaeter, John Trettch, August Ost, and John Albert.

Farmers’ Mutua Fire and Live

Mrs Kuhney to Undergo Operation in Omaha

Mrs Kuhney travels to Omaha to care for her sister Mrs Jerry Vance who is critically ill with appendicitis. Vance was placed in ice due to severity but shows some improvement and is scheduled for an operation tomorrow if her condition allows.

Jerry Vance L. M. Kuhney

Guardianship petition for Wm Albin continued to the 23rd

In county court this morning Judge Beeson continued the petition for appointment of guardian for Wm Albin until the 23rd of the present month on motion by the petitioners.

Beeson Wm. Albin

Stiffrngs-Fest Celebrates Fifteenth Anniversary

Members of the Ladies Aid Society at St Pauls Episcopal and St Pauls Evangelical marked the fifteenth anniversary of FrawenVerien with a gathering hosted by Mrs Wm Schmidtmann.music by Mrs Tippens with reminiscences and a four course luncheon, leaving attendees praising the entertainer.

Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Wm. Schmidtmann W. (. Tippens

Injured Hand in Windmill Accident at Home

Asa McCulloch injured his hand yesterday trying to throw the windmill out of gear at his residence south of the city. His hand was caught between the lever and the tower framework, tearing skin and flesh on the back of the hand. He was treated and cannot use the hand for some time.

Asa McCulloch

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